There are many ways to manage challenging situations. When appropriate, some people choose to follow the fighting spirit approach rather than the failing to show up approach.
Such people often aim to be positive or professional when taking this approach. They aim to follow it in a fair way rather than resort to dirty fighting.
Some people follow this approach when managing setbacks. Some do it when playing sports. Some do it when doing their best to achieve a specific goal.
Looking back, can you think of s situation when you followed elements of this approach? What did you do then to show fighting spirit? What happened as a result of taking these steps?
People who take this approach choose to take responsibility. They focus on what they can control and do their best in the situation. They behave like volunteers rather than victims. They act in what some people call good faith rather than bad faith. Here is one view of this approach.
Living in good faith involves being authentic. It involves exercising your personal freedom, taking responsibility and making deliberate choices to translate your values into action.
People who live in good faith are also prepared to accept the consequences. Those who live in bad faith may also experience other kinds of consequences.
Let’s return to your own life and work. Looking ahead, can you think of a situation where you may what to show fighting spirit rather fail to show up? How can you do this in your own way?
If you wish, try tackling the exercise on this theme. This invites you to complete the following sentences.
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